Ceridian’s Payroll and HR Software Solution: A Review

Ceridian Payroll and HCM Software Product Analysis

Ceridian HR Software Review and Analysis

As for the actual payroll and HR software product, Ceridian has several separate HR software modules that represent a strong offering for "core" HRMS but little else. Specifically, those functions are:

Payroll

As is the case for numerous other payroll software solutions, Ceridian allows for a comprehensive completion of payroll functions such as earnings, deductions and taxes; as well as payment/submission options, paycards, wage garnishment, check printing, time tracking, and compliance. The solution also allows for certain tailoring aspects as well if unique scenarios require paying employees in a non-standard manner. Legislative and regulatory support is also provided by Ceridian (with Ceridian holding responsibility for applying the updates needed to remain in compliance). However, this part of the payroll processing solution is only available within the United States and Canada; an obvious drawback for organizations that have global payroll accountability.

Human Resources Management (HRM) & Outsourcing (HRO)

As can be expected from an HR system that relies heavily on outsourcing revenues, this "system of record" module is extremely basic and serves as the repository for data to flow to the other modules within the system. The HR software does support multiple sub-entities, an obvious plus for those organizations needing capabilities for a geographically-dispersed workforce. As for usability, the browser-based solution opens to a primary interface that provides options for accessing the Employee List (with numerous search/filtering capabilities); Employee Functions, Payroll Functions, Reports, Benefits, Leave Accruals, Code Tables and System setup. Text links within these categories allow for easy entering of new hires, easy editing of employee data, time entry, submitting payroll and viewing payroll reports. Data can be further parsed through a tab view at the individual employee record level.